Kurokawa Institute of Ancient Cultures, Art museum and research institute in Nishinomiya, Japan.
The Kurokawa Institute combines research facilities and exhibition spaces across its campus, housing over 8,500 works and 20,000 individual artifacts.
Founded in 1950 by Yukihichi Kurokawa, the institute relocated from Ashiya to Nishinomiya in 1974 to expand its research and preservation capabilities.
The collection features 16 nationally recognized cultural properties, including the short sword SYUMEI SADAMUNE, alongside 62 important artistic materials.
Located at 14-50 Kurakuen-3ban-cho, visitors can reach the institute via Sakurayamanami, Hankyu, or Hanshin Bus services to Kayando-cho station.
The institute maintains specialized research departments focused on East Asian artifacts, particularly examining industrial art crafts from Japan and China.
Location: Nishinomiya
Website: http://kurokawa-institute.or.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.76250,135.30919
Latest update: March 6, 2025 18:32
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